posted 10-09-2017 10:36 AM
Does any one know why there are suddenly all of these Apollo 11 Beta cloth patches in "original" Owens Corning/Roma Chemicals envelopes on eBay?

When were they made? Are they even real? There have been a lot of them going up for sale in the last few months.

spaced outMember

Posts: 2957From: Paris, FranceRegistered: Aug 2003

posted 10-09-2017 03:00 PM
As I understand it one or more cartons of them were found at an old Roma Chemical site. Some were damaged by exposure to damp etc but many were in good condition.

I don't know how many were recovered but it's certainly dozens and could be hundreds. The market for Apollo 11 beta cloths is going to be flooded for some time to come so $50 to $75 is probably the going rate now.

RonpurMember

Posts: 1114From: Brandon, FlRegistered: May 2012

posted 10-09-2017 08:36 PM
I picked up two at great prices. One to open and one to keep in the envelope. The actual beta cloths are in great condition.

AztecdougMember

Posts: 1384From: Huntington BeachRegistered: Feb 2000

posted 10-13-2017 02:59 PM
I picked some up too. They are in great shape. There is also a slight smell that reminds me of my grandma's attic!

Sam QueMember

Posts: 170From: Chicago, IL, United StatesRegistered: Feb 2009

posted 10-17-2017 04:59 PM
I too was wondering why the sudden influx of Apollo 11 beta cloth patches. Bought one from a cS poster here a few months ago. Now I see I can buy five on eBay for about forty dollars more than what I paid for one.

By no means am I complaining, the one I received from the cS member is very nice and a smooth transaction. As an attorney, I don’t need to be reminded of caveat emptor.

woodg2Member

Posts: 123From: Lompoc CARegistered: Feb 2010

posted 10-17-2017 10:42 PM
Is anyone that bought in bulk interested in selling off one of them? I really don’t need five of them, but have not seen a single one sell for anywhere close to $40 each. I hate to pay triple digit prices for a patch that I know is selling at such a low cost in bulk.

GonzoMember

Posts: 591From: Lansing, MI, USARegistered: Mar 2012

posted 10-19-2017 11:39 AM
I too would be interested. In all of the variations of A-11 I've collected, I have yet to add any beta cloth patches!

Or, to go the other way, if I was to buy a lot, how many folks would be interested in the extras? I wouldn't need/want five either...

prowler5150New Member

Posts: 7From: Registered: Oct 2012

posted 10-19-2017 04:41 PM
I would be in for two.

denali414Member

Posts: 64From: Raleigh, NC USARegistered: Aug 2017

posted 10-19-2017 04:56 PM
I would also take one...

Panther494Member

Posts: 184From: London UKRegistered: Jan 2013

posted 10-19-2017 07:14 PM
Count me in for one.

GonzoMember

Posts: 591From: Lansing, MI, USARegistered: Mar 2012

posted 10-19-2017 07:39 PM
Just ordered a lot of 5...

fredtravMember

Posts: 1506From: Birmingham ALRegistered: Aug 2010

posted 10-19-2017 11:43 PM
If you have an extra I will take one.

GonzoMember

Posts: 591From: Lansing, MI, USARegistered: Mar 2012

posted 10-22-2017 05:41 PM
Two things.

First, I plan to keep two. So I'll only sell three. And I've had two people email me directly for two of those confirming they want one. So I have one left to sell. I've not decided on a price yet, but rest assured that it won't be much more than to cover my costs since this is for fellow cS'ers!

Second, if you want to take a chance on eBay, I just found this: 322841117922. Current bid is like $37, with a buy it now price of $90. Or, 142536235082, with a best offer price of $165. Your choice.

Lunar rock nutMember

Posts: 851From: Oklahoma city, Oklahoma U.S.A.Registered: Feb 2007

posted 10-23-2017 05:45 AM
Thinking about stepping up here. After Gonzo receives a commitment for his last patch. I am thinking about purchasing one of the remaining lots. I will keep two also, and if I get three commits, I will buy one lot.

Note 27 hours left before auction closing.

328KFMember

Posts: 1090From: Registered: Apr 2008

posted 10-23-2017 11:03 AM
I'll be happy to buy one of these.

GonzoMember

Posts: 591From: Lansing, MI, USARegistered: Mar 2012

posted 10-23-2017 11:42 AM
My third is still available. I’ve not received a commitment for it yet. They are due to be delivered today. If you want it, email me please.

GonzoMember

Posts: 591From: Lansing, MI, USARegistered: Mar 2012

posted 10-23-2017 11:57 AM
The third had been sold...

328KFMember

Posts: 1090From: Registered: Apr 2008

posted 10-24-2017 04:02 PM

quote:Originally posted by Lunar rock nut:Thinking about stepping up here.

Any luck with this? I saw one lot of five at $199.99 ended and the price raised to $299.99 by eBay user "themoonthestars." I think somebody read about the plan here.